Shov's Grow Log 2/2009

[McToker]

It will be quite interesting to see if the food coloring actually has an influence on the bud color. I don't think I would have ever thought of that. Even if it has no effect on the potency, who doesn't like a bit of color in their garden?

[Shovelhandle]

I didn't think of this. lol But if this 'dye' doesn't show up in the flowers then I don't think Koolade or fruit juice is going to do it.

[jakezking]

I'll have to look into that food coloring concept, and I'm looking forward to seeing your results/take on it. Aside from that, your plants are looking as good as always; even under the HPS, those buds are looking mighty sweet! I'd like to see how your outdoor beauties are looking too on your next photo op.

Hope all else is well in your world, Shov.

[headshake]

interesting experiment shove. i've heard of people sparying fruit puree onto their ladies. i would think that might clog the stomata. don't know.

the ladies are looking awesome!


-shake

[Shovelhandle]

actually, the whole idea of adulterating the weed is wrong, imo. So far it seems that the coloring has done nothing at all.

The outdoor plants look good, my photos sucked.
The female has her leaves pointing straight up (before the three days of rain we're seeing).

[Shovelhandle]

Three Blueberry...

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[Shovelhandle]

Three Mazar...

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[Shovelhandle]

One SSH and a grow photo...

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Shov

[evilgunny]

Hey man, nice looking buds! I always was under the impression that blueberry was a strain that didn't produce well. Those BB at day 34 though don't look tiny at all IMO. Nice work.

As far as the flavoring/coloring goes, I believe you are supposed to wait until the last watering to add. I think the way it was described was you are supposed to let the plant dry out a bit more than usual, then add a good deal of concentrate to the water, and then harvest within an hour or two. I think the reason behind the quick harvest was because the plants break down the flavoring quickly. I tried looking for a link, but couldn't find it. Hope this helps

[Shovelhandle]

I woke up to signs of the borg yesterday! Just a few leaves with the suck-spots. I treated the plants with Safer organic insecticidal soap. Only problem was slight leaf burn and pistil burns directly under the lamp, otherwise OK.

Blueberry (berry smell pheno)



Mazar bud, frosty but mild smell.

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